Receptionist at eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal

Receptionist Job Vacancy – eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal (October 2025)

📅 Closing Date: 31 October 2025
📄 Reference Number: ETH251009-3
💼 Job Number: 33007072
🏢 Department: Technical Support – Sherq and Training, Technical Services Division
📍 Location: eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
🕒 Job Type: Permanent
📊 Job Grade: T05
👩‍💼 Reporting To: Administration Officer

Job Purpose

The eThekwini Municipality is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Receptionist within the Technical Services Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional front-desk services, handling communication efficiently, and performing word processing and administrative support duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the switchboard, attend to queries, take messages, and direct visitors to appropriate staff.
• Perform word processing and clerical duties using a personal computer.
• Manage correspondence, faxes, and the distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain accurate records of private calls, fax usage, and photocopying.
• Keep an updated visitors’ register for control and security purposes.

Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational awareness
• Knowledge of business processes and office procedures
• Proficiency in using office technology and data processing tools
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Willingness to learn and adapt

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent qualification
• At least 3 months of relevant experience in a similar administrative or receptionist role

Preferred Requirements

• 6 months of relevant experience in front-office or administrative support

Remuneration and Benefits

💰 Salary: R162,855.60 – R211,405.80 per annum
💎 Benefits Include:

• Housing Subsidy
• Leave Benefits
• Medical Aid
• Pension Fund
• 13th Cheque

Application Details

📞 Contact Name: HR Counter
📱 Telephone: 031 311 3103
📅 Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the eThekwini Municipality official recruitment portal before the closing date.

🌟 Join eThekwini Municipality and be the welcoming face that ensures smooth communication and excellent service delivery within the organization!